Jobstreet by SEEK strengthens Filipino MSMEs through better hiring and stronger teams

For micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), having the right people can make all the difference in sustaining and growing a business. Yet for many entrepreneurs, finding the right talent remains a challenge, particularly when working with limited hiring resources.

Around 46% of MSMEs are experiencing a talent crisis, even as 72% plan to expand their workforce, according to a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Recognizing this gap, Jobstreet by SEEK is strengthening its support for Filipino MSMEs by bringing recruitment expertise, digital hiring tools, and business resources closer to local entrepreneurs.

Jobstreet by SEEK and DITO BizBayan join forces to champion Filipino MSMEs

(second from right) Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, joins the DITO BizBayani Awards

in recognizing and empowering Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Leading online job platform Jobstreet by SEEK enters a strategic partnership with DITO BizBayan through the ongoing DITO BizBayani Awards, reinforcing their shared commitment to empowering Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The partnership aims to help MSMEs build stronger, more empowering workplaces that attract, develop, and retain talent. Beyond fostering people-first cultures, the partnership seeks to create more job opportunities by equipping small businesses with the tools and support they need to grow sustainably. Jobstreet by SEEK and DITO BizBayan are helping local enterprises scale with confidence, driving employment growth and opening more quality career opportunities across the country.

The cornerstone of this collaboration is the BizBayani in Employer Excellence Award, a special category by Jobstreet by SEEK as part of DITO BizBayan’s ongoing program. This award recognizes business leaders under 45 who have built people-first and high-performing workplaces and created meaningful opportunities for employees.

Jobstreet by SEEK: Hiring mistakes can be costly for MSMEs

Building winning teams starts with the right platform

Employees are the backbone of every organization, especially for Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Essentially, hiring talent is a make-or-break step for businesses, and a single hiring mistake can cost an average of Php 740,000, which can have significant and costly consequences for MSMEs that rely heavily on limited resources.

As part of its advocacy to empower MSMEs, Jobstreet by SEEK, a leading online job portal, equips hirers from small businesses to leverage available tools and its pool of talent that best matches their needs.

In a recent joint study by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), hiring remains largely informal among Philippine MSMEs. They rely on low-cost, informal channels to recruit new employees – primarily walk-in applicants, social media, and referrals. By contrast, formal recruitment avenues are used far less often: hiring through employment programs, online job portals, school/university partnerships, and local agencies or print advertisements.

Jobstreet by SEEK uncovers employment fraud trends in APAC

PH ranks second as most targeted spot

In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, SEEK, the parent company of Jobstreet and Jobsdb, released new insights into employment fraud trends across the Asia-Pacific region, revealing how scammers adapt their tactics to exploit local job market conditions and economic needs.

The Philippines is revealed to be the second-largest target, representing 20% of APAC fraud attempts, following Indonesia as the dominant fraud hotspot, accounting for 38% of all APAC fraud attempts and 62% of Asian market fraud.

SEEK's fraud detection systems identified distinct regional patterns between July 2024 and June 2025, with fraudsters showing sophisticated targeting strategies that vary between Australia, New Zealand (ANZ), and the six Asian markets SEEK operates in (Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand). The analysis is based on SEEK's internal fraud-detection data across its APAC platforms, including Jobstreet and Jobsdb.

Jobstreet by SEEK democratizes easy talent hunting for small, medium businesses through SMEasy

Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners often wear many hats, juggling different responsibilities to keep their business running. That is why employers who leverage tools that help optimize their processes have an advantage, including attracting and hiring quality talent.

Leading online job portal Jobstreet by SEEK is now making hiring easier and more efficient with SMEasy, helping SME owners in finding the right people for their business while empowering them throughout the hiring process through user-friendly tools and recruitment tips.

The campaign reinforces the platform’s free job posting feature for SME owners, with the potential of reaching thousands of quality jobseekers from its nearly 14-million candidate user base nationwide. Jobstreet by SEEK also encourages hirers to utilize legitimate job platforms to minimize the risks of hiring fraudulent applicants and secure the best talent with confidence.

Jobstreet by SEEK shares essential resume and interview tips at the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, boosting youth hireability

Joey Yusingco, Head of Marketing at Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, during the  “Ready, Set, Hired!”

Education and Career Guidance Workshop at the recent WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025

The job market is becoming more competitive than ever for job seekers, with Jobstreet by SEEK recording a 179% year-on-year increase in job applications per job post on their platform. Which is why standing out from the get-go is a crucial step, with a strong resume and well-prepared interview playing a significant role in hireability.

According to the leading online job market, 75% of resumes are rejected before they reach the hiring manager, and should an applicant be considered for the next step, hirers make use of the first 90 seconds during interviews to decide whether a candidate will be hired or not.

Turning these challenges into opportunities, Jobstreet by SEEK, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), hosted the “Ready, Set, Hired!” Education and Career Guidance Workshop at the recent WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025.

Attended by over a hundred candidates, the workshop provided a platform for Jobstreet by SEEK to engage directly with aspiring candidates, aimed at promoting skills excellence in the region and boosting youth employability.

Jobstreet by SEEK supports job seekers, hirers, public sectors in widening job opportunities in the Philippines

Jobstreet by SEEK joins the Leaders and HR Symposium with the Civil Service Commission (CSC)

Jobstreet by SEEK, a leading online job portal, remains committed to its mission of expanding job opportunities for Filipinos. The platform actively seeks partnerships with institutions, organizations, and government agencies to address the ongoing challenges of job accessibility in the country.

Acknowledging the challenges observed by the worldwide shift towards digitalization, as well as the increasing demand for more advanced skills, Jobstreet by SEEK has forged partnerships with various organizations and government entities to create a unified front in promoting job access to many Filipinos, while also offering guidance on upskilling the current workforce, empowering them to thrive in a changing job market.

Jobstreet by SEEK democratizes platform, offers free job posts for all employers

As it continues to revolutionize the employment market in the new age of hiring, Jobstreet by SEEK has democratized its all-new platform with Free Lite Ads, giving employers the opportunity to post unlimited job listings anytime and for any role, for free.

Employers in need of job applicants need not worry about their hiring budget as Free Lite Ads let you enjoy free access and seamless hiring on the Philippines’ largest AI-powered career platform that delivers faster and better matches. Jobstreet by SEEK has the largest talent pool with over 11.6 million Filipino registered candidates so you can ensure greater talent reach and applications.

This initiative seeks to empower employers with freedom and value, strengthening Jobstreet by SEEK’s goal of attaining eight million jobs nationwide, and allowing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses to meet their demands for quality talent.

Achieve job hunting success with the exciting new features of Jobstreet by SEEK

Today’s Philippine job market landscape has become highly competitive with the  emergence of a growing number of skilled workers. According to SEEK's 2023 Philippine Employment Outlook article, this increase was likely driven by the inflow of foreign investments, opening more doors for growth. While this presents more opportunities, it also means that more candidates are vying for open positions, making it a test of who can stand out best to employers.

That is why, maximizing the digital tools and platforms widely accessible today can be crucial in making your job search journey less complicated. According to the Future of Recruitment report by Jobstreet by SEEK, 28% of the Filipino job seekers surveyed prefer to use online recruitment platforms because of the convenience they offer. Through these, job opportunities become readily available within your fingertips. At the click of a button, you can already find companies that fit your background and preferences.

JobStreet takes career growth to the next level with seekMAX, revolutionizing upskilling in the Philippines

A look on the interface of seekMAX, JobStreet’s learning content platform,
when accessed via the JobStreet app

JobStreet by SEEK, the leading talent recruitment and job-seeking platform in the Philippines, launches its newest innovation: seekMAX, an in-app learning content platform, dedicated to helping professionals further hone their skills and advance in their careers.

Through seekMAX, Filipino candidates can explore over a thousand free bite-sized video content that can be accessed anytime, anywhere via the JobStreet mobile app. Creating an account is not required, but logging in is highly recommended for a more personalized experience that allows you to seamlessly continue watching content from where you left off.

JobStreet shares in-demand skills that will benefit jobseekers in 2023

The year 2023 is an interesting year for the job market, considering the evolving work environment and the growing demand for hybrid work setups. As hirers and employees transition to their most optimal work arrangement, this likewise requires candidates to upgrade their skills to stay competitive in the coming year.

With this, leading online job platform JobStreet by SEEK shares skills that will enable candidates to become future-ready, seek better opportunities, and put themselves at an advantage over other talents.

SEEK better talents with JobStreet’s latest job posting package for hirers

True to its commitment to supporting employers in their hiring needs, leading online job portal JobStreet by SEEK has unveiled its newest job posting package to provide flexibility in this ever-changing employment landscape. 

JobStreet revamps its hirer consumption model that aims to build a fairer and more flexible career marketplace that benefits both employers and candidates, following the frequent demand for candidates due to subsequent resignations. 

Furthermore, through the newest budget-based hirer package, employers will have access and freedom to choose various job post types depending on their needs and avail of larger discounts with better planning and result. Every job post will automatically be deducted from the consumable budget and the remaining balance is ready for use for their next posting whenever needed.

Find future-ready jobs in JobStreet and CSC’s nationwide Government Online Career Fair 2022

Leading online job portal JobStreet by SEEK, in partnership with the Philippine’s Civil Service Commission (CSC), encourages job seekers to join the Government Online Career Fair 2022 happening on September 14 to 23, 2022, in line with their commitment to providing future-ready government jobs for Filipinos, particularly fresh graduates.

Over 20,000 available government jobs both on the JobStreet platform and on the Government Online Career fair are up for grabs, comprised of various roles such as Guidance Counselor, Administrative Aide, Revenue Officer, Engineer, Planning Officer, Medical Officer, Nurse, etc.

Interested applicants can also explore other vacancies for Project Development Officer, Accountant, Auditor, Executive Assistant, and Information Technology Officer, among others.